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Pocket watch
Gold pocket watch presented to Charles Adams by Llanhillieth Colliery in recognition of services rendered at Senghenydd Explosion, October 1913. Monogram 'C' and inverted 'A' on outer watch face cover. Glass inner watch face cover. White face with Roman numerals and second hand dial. Outer back cover case has maker's name and serial number '2863726' stamped and also inscription.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
80.44I/1
Historical Associations
Association Type: colliery
Date: 14/10/1913
Association Type: colliery
Date: 14/10/1913
Creation/Production
Waltham
Illinois Watch Case Co.
Acquisition
Donation, 1/4/1980
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 50
hook
(mm): 70
Material
gold
glass
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 3.05 Senghenydd)
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